In Search of Business Models in Social Entrepreneurship: Concepts and Cases
In Search of Business Models in Social Entrepreneurship: Concepts and Cases
English | 2021 | ISBN: 9811603898 | 306 Pages | PDF EPUB | 18 MB
English | 2021 | ISBN: 9811603898 | 306 Pages | PDF EPUB | 18 MB
This book discusses different innovative business models adopted by social enterprises to bring about social change in terms of creating capabilities among the marginalised section of people. These models also bring the sustainability of the enterprises to serve the people continuously. Establishing a theoretical base for further research in the area of business models in social entrepreneurship, the book consists of research work from various disciplines from scholars with experience and insights on social entrepreneurship, and who discuss one or more aspect(s) of business model, presenting their work with sound research methodologies. The book takes a broader view of the concept – a) social entrepreneurs are driven by social value and justice, b) social entrepreneur may or may not have a market orientation, c) social entrepreneurs solve variety of social problems such as poverty, health, illiteracy, environmental degradation using the principles of business and with the help of social innovation, and d) social enterprise focus on bringing social change by creating social impact.